Converse College
http://www.converse.edu580 E Main St, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29302-0006
(864) 596-9000
The primary mission of Converse College, founded in 1889, is the liberal education of undergraduate women in a residential setting. Converse reaffirms the founder’s original conviction that a small undergraduate residential college of the liberal arts is a uniquely powerful environment for developing the talents of women. As a community of scholars, where students and faculty pursue excellence and collaborate in the search for truth, Converse develops in students scholarly excellence, personal honor, confidence, and skills to be life-long learners. The College draws much of its character from its Christian heritage and welcomes students of all faiths. Converse expands its ...show more »
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC (Army) Teacher certification Study abroad |
| Student Services | Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate |
| Campus Setting | City: Small |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At Converse College, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 82.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $17,990), and 60% receive loans ($6,659 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,760. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Converse College is $15,088 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 602 people applied to Converse College. Of the applicants, 68.0% were admitted (0.0% male & 0.0% female ) and 38.0% accepted (0.0% male and 1.2% female) Of the 729 undergraduate students at Converse College, 15.0% are part-time. A majority (76.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 81.0% of the 991 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 67.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 72.0% |
| Part Time Retention Rates | 20.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 63.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 65.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 64.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | 864-596-9000 |
| Admissions Office Email | admission@converse.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 580 East Main Street Spartanburg, SC 29302 |
| Admissions Website | http://www.converse.edu/admission |
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In order to be accepted to Converse College, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 480 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 590 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 480 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 580 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 20 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 25 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 20 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 25 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 18 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 24 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 8 | ||||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 7 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 5 | ||||
| Accounting | 1 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 0 | ||||
| Computer Science | 0 | ||||
| Education | 23 | 38 | 135 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 7 | 0 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | ||||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 13 | 18 | |||
| Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments | 4 | ||||
| Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities | 3 | 5 | |||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation | 1 | ||||
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 6 | ||||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 18 | 0 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 0 | 18 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | 35 | |||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | ||||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | 0 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 42 | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 0 | 7 | |||
| English language and literature/letters | 17 | 3 | |||
| Creative Writing | 9 | 0 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | 3 | |||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 5 | ||||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 0 | ||||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 0 | ||||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||||
| German Language and Literature | 0 | ||||
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 0 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 7 | 8 | 3 | ||
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 5 | ||||
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 0 | ||||
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 7 | 3 | |||
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 3 | ||||
| History | 8 | 2 | |||
| History, General | 8 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and statistics | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 2 | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 2 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 22 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 22 | ||||
| Social sciences | 5 | 0 | |||
| Economics, General | 4 | 0 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | 0 | |||
| Visual and performing arts | 37 | 1 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 6 | ||||
| Interior Design | 7 | ||||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 | ||||
| Music Management and Merchandising | 0 | ||||
| Music Performance, General | 12 | 1 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 0 | ||||
| Music, General | 3 | 0 | |||
| Music, Other | 0 | ||||
| Piano and Organ | 0 | 0 | |||
| Voice and Opera | 0 | 0 | |||
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